Dissident Discipleship

A Spirituality of Self-Surrender, Love of God, and Love of Neighbor

David Augsburger

• Publisher: Brazos Press
• Year: 2006
• Print ISBN:
  9781587431807
• eBook ISBN:
  9781441201614
• Topic: Theology & Religion
• Subtopic: Christian Ministry

We all want to improve our spiritual lives, but the task often can seem overwhelming. And while there is no shortage of self-help gurus hawking their wares, not enough Christians are making meaningful progress toward a deeper relationship with God. Now best-selling author David Augsburger reveals the life-giving nature of surrender and service in Dissident Discipleship.

Moving beyond self-centered therapies and "Lone Ranger" spirituality, Augsburger reveals that our spiritual lives will grow when we look outside of ourselves and lay down our lives in service to God and neighbor. Anyone interested in the topic of spiritual growth, from pastors to counselors, will be sure to welcome Augsburger's balanced approach.

Table of contents

• Cover Page
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Table of Contents
• Introduction
• 1. The Practice of—Radical Attachment
• 2. The Practice of—Stubborn Loyalty
• 3. The Practice of—Tenacious Serenity
• 4. The Practice of—Habitual Humility
• 5. The Practice of—Resolute Nonviolence
• 6. The Practice of—Concrete Service
• 7. The Practice of—Authentic Witness
• 8. The Practice of—Subversive Spirituality
• Appendix One: Anabaptists Core Convictions
• Appendix Two: The Politics of Jesus
• Appendix Three: The Sermon on the Mount for Peditation
• Appendix Four: The Jesus Prayer for Peditation
• Appendix Five: Anabaptist Order of Communion
• Appendix Six: The Discipleship Prayer
• Bibliography